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How do we know the authority of Scripture is true?

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The authority of Scripture is supported by its divine inspiration and historical continuity, as evidenced by fulfilled prophecies and consistent teachings across different authors and time periods.

The authority of Scripture is firmly established through its claim of divine inspiration, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:16, which states that all Scripture is God-breathed. Historical continuity and the fulfillment of prophecies affirm its authority. The Bible's unity, coherence, and transformative power in the lives of believers, alongside the external evidence from history and archaeology, further testify to its divine origin and the authority it carries over the lives of God's people. This perspective aligns with the Reformed understanding that Scripture is the ultimate rule for faith and practice, revealing God's will for humanity.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, Jeremiah 23:29, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Matthew 17:5, 2 Corinthians 10:8, John 14:10, John 5:39-40, Isaiah 55:11, 1 Corinthians 14:37, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Nehemiah 8, Colossians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Timothy 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Galatians 1:11-12, Psalm 19:7-9, Acts 17:10-12, Romans 15:4, John 5:39, Ephesians 6:17, Jeremiah 15:16, Job 23:12, Psalm 1:2, Isaiah 46:10, 1 Peter 1:25, Isaiah 8:20

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